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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ukraine

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ukraine

With all the geopolitical maneuvering around Ukraine, politicians and pundits make it easy to forget the country is home to some of the world’s most captivating architecture and natural beauty. A total of seven locations have been designated World Heritage Sites by...

Is Ukraine the Next Silicon Valley?

Is Ukraine the Next Silicon Valley?

Silicon Valley is the center of the tech and startup scene in the United States. Cities around the world are trying to surpass the California-based center. While none of them have quite managed, Ukraine has emerged as a tech leader in Eastern Europe. Some have even...

A History of Kiev Pt. I: From Founding to Russian Control

A History of Kiev Pt. I: From Founding to Russian Control

Today, Kiev is the most populous city in Ukraine. The country’s capital has a fascinating history. Many major events have shaped this diverse city, forming it into one of the most influential cultural hotspots of eastern Europe. Founding Legend has it that the city...

Spring Holidays in Ukraine

Spring Holidays in Ukraine

Ukraine is rich in culture, reflected by their wealth of unique holidays. There are several in the spring season alone! Pascha Pascha, or Easter, is one of the most important Ukrainian holidays. Before the holiday, Ukrainian Christians fast from meat and dairy...

Ukraine’s Top 5 Exports

Ukraine’s Top 5 Exports

Ukraine is one of the world’s top exporters of several different commodities. The country exports products to both neighboring countries and other regions such as the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. In 2017, Ukraine exported US$43.4 billion worth of products. The...

Are Ukraine’s Anticorruption Laws…Corrupt?

Are Ukraine’s Anticorruption Laws…Corrupt?

A recent ruling by the constitutional court in Ukraine found that a proposed anti-corruption law did not conform with the country’s “presumption of innocence until proven guilty” principles. The law, which was drafted in an effort to meet strict requirements imposed...

Measles Rampage in Ukraine

Measles Rampage in Ukraine

Poor Ukraine. The country is riddled with worry regarding the Crimean Peninsula and election discord. As if that wasn’t enough, Ukraine has been a key contributor to one of the most serious measle outbreaks in postvaccine history. The World Health Organization...

What You Need To Know About Ukraine

What You Need To Know About Ukraine

Given Ukraine’s recent independence and elevating levels of conflict, it’s easy to forget that the country is steeped in culture and interesting history. It actually dates all the way back to 4800 B.C. and played a major role in several of history’s biggest events...

In Appreciation of Ukrainian Art

In Appreciation of Ukrainian Art

A recently-published news article briefly turned the world’s attention from politics to art as a previously stolen Ukrainian painting returned home this month. The painting, “Secret Departure of Ivan the Terrible Before the Oprichina” by Mikhail Panin, was created in...